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Sam Vadas breaks down the ECB's decision to hold interest rates steady and what it signals for the region's economic outlook. Marley Kayden also covers the latest move in energy markets as oil prices climb above $90 per barrel, highlighting the factors driving the rally.

youtube.com - 2026-07-23 16:43:47

The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs unchanged, with the deposit rate remaining at 2.25%. This buys the central bank time to wait for data to judge whether price pressures caused by the Iran war require additional fiscal tightening.

youtube.com - 2026-07-23 08:39:05

The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room ​for more tightening in the coming months as ‌a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy prices again.

reuters.com - 2026-07-23 08:21:03

The latest flare-up in fighting probably won't force the European Central Bank's hand on Thursday, even as energy costs creep higher.

barrons.com - 2026-07-22 12:15:00

Analysts at ING said a surprise hike at Thursday's meeting “should not be fully ruled out.”

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-22 06:01:00

The ECB hiked its key deposit rate by 25 basis points in June as energy prices spiked. Investors had written off a hike at next week's meeting, but higher oil prices have brought monetary policy back into question.

cnbc.com - 2026-07-15 06:52:29

Italy will on Tuesday name ​senior official Guido Stazi as the new head of the Milan bourse watchdog Consob, politicians said, ‌ending a months-long dispute within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition.

reuters.com - 2026-07-14 09:25:10

MFE-MediaForEurope plans to launch a single streaming platform across its European markets ‌by combining technologies developed by its Italian and German businesses as the broadcaster steps up efforts to compete with global digital and advertising giants.

reuters.com - 2026-07-09 06:04:56

The DAX is singled out as the market most likely to see squeeze-driven gains in the weeks ahead Citi has warned that European stock markets face a growing risk of short squeezes, as investors caught betting against rising prices are forced to buy back their positions. The US bank said global equity positioning remained supportive of further gains, but that regional differences were becoming more pronounced.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-07 10:05:22

Europe's major stock markets ended higher on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX reaching fresh record highs as investors welcomed easing expectations for near-term US interest rate hikes and rotated into cyclical sectors. The STOXX 600 climbed 0.7% to close at a record high after touching an intraday peak of 652.35, registering its strongest weekly gain since mid-May.

invezz.com - 2026-07-03 13:19:23

Italy's business lobby Confindustria has called for emergency action from the government to speed up the roll-out of renewable energy in the country, which ​is grappling with much higher power costs than in most of ‌Europe.

reuters.com - 2026-06-16 09:18:03

Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow' as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude

theguardian.com - 2026-06-15 08:55:45

Left behind in the AI trade, European markets deserve a fresh look.

wsj.com - 2026-06-12 09:00:00

Italy will ​ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities ‌as warfare is transformed by drones, satellites and data, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 13:18:59

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in almost three years, concluding it can no longer ignore the upswing in inflation caused by the Iran war. The deposit rate was lifted to 2.25% from 2%.

youtube.com - 2026-06-11 08:35:24

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

cnbc.com - 2026-06-11 08:20:48

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuing jump in energy prices has dramatically altered the paths for central banks around the world.

wsj.com - 2026-06-11 08:15:00

European stock index futures were relatively mixed today, June 11, as investors watched the developments in the Middle East and the impact on the energy market. They also wavered ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision.

invezz.com - 2026-06-11 04:00:00

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation accelerates, a move that could offer clues about the Federal Reserve's next steps.

barrons.com - 2026-06-10 19:01:00

EWI hits a 52-week high as improving industrial data and Italy's recovery narrative gain traction.

zacks.com - 2026-06-10 11:41:25

Italy needs to cut its remaining stake ​in bailed-out Monte dei ‌Paschi di Siena (MPS) and will assess which party ​makes the best offer, ​Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti ⁠said on Wednesday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-10 08:46:59

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday, amid spiking energy prices. The euro zone is a major energy importer, making it particularly vulnerable to elevated oil prices.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-10 04:25:22

U.S. inflation data in the coming week will be closely watched as investors gauge how likely it is that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.

wsj.com - 2026-06-05 12:15:00

The iShares MSCI Italy ETF is rated hold amid Italy's stagflationary macro backdrop and unappealing earnings growth picture of its holdings. GDP growth is expected to only come in at 0.5% this year, while inflationary risks have stepped up meaningfully with the Strait of Hormuz disruptions. EWI's heavy financials exposure (50% of the portfolio) faces subdued credit growth, but ECB rate hikes could temporarily boost net interest margins for Italian banks.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-04 10:02:51

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose ​up to 1.3 million jobs ‌this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran ​conflict, Labour Commissioner Roxana Minzatu ​said on Wednesday. "Due to the war ⁠in the Middle East, up ​to 1.3 million jobs are at risk ​and we are talking about jobs in energy-intensive industry, particularly," Minzatu told a news ​conference.

reuters.com - 2026-06-03 07:42:41

The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 08:54:42

European shares opened lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, while markets also reacted to corporate developments involving British airline easyJet and Amsterdam-listed Universal Music Group. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.1% at 0709 GMT, extending the subdued mood seen at the end of the previous week.

invezz.com - 2026-06-01 03:59:39

Market expectations that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this year have already contributed to tighter financial and lending conditions. The "transmission of tighter policy is already underway," Goldman Sachs noted.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-29 01:00:02

The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates ​unchanged last month was ‌a close call for some policymakers as signs of persistently high ​inflation made it hard ​to look past the energy-driven shock, ⁠the accounts of the ​meeting showed on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-05-28 07:45:41

European stocks were set to open lower Tuesday, as traders watched developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-26 02:07:37

European shares moved higher on Friday as investors responded positively to signs of progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran, despite both sides continuing to disagree on several major issues. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% to 623.79 points by 0703 GMT and was on track to close the week with gains.

invezz.com - 2026-05-22 04:24:23

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further move, looking to ​temper bets for a quick follow-up step in July, four sources told Reuters.

reuters.com - 2026-05-20 10:49:10

Contrary to what some Trump officials believe, Europe remains critical to our defense and, indeed, to securing the Free World. Therefore, the sudden, unexpected cancellation of a U.S. Army armor brigade's deployment in Poland raises a deeply disturbing question: Is Washington retreating from Europe?

forbes.com - 2026-05-20 06:20:26

European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday after investors reacted positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Markets also assessed corporate developments, including Standard Chartered's large-scale restructuring plans tied to artificial intelligence adoption.

invezz.com - 2026-05-19 03:56:59

Ryanair is putting a bumper bonus on the table for its CEO, Michael O'Leary. O'Leary could get share options worth around $300 million if he achieves certain targets.

businessinsider.com - 2026-05-18 11:56:26

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans ​to visit Britain ‌and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' ​summit in France ​in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported ⁠on Wednesday, citing ​multiple unnamed government officials.

reuters.com - 2026-05-13 05:42:03

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Monday as investors digest the latest in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-11 01:24:19

The European Central Bank's outgoing Vice President Luis de Guindos urged colleagues, ​in an interview published on Monday, ‌to be prudent when deciding on an expected interest rate hike next month as growth was ​set to weaken.

reuters.com - 2026-05-11 00:04:44